In this powerful first novel, H. Nigel Thomas writes about the confusing maze of societal pressures that paralyze Jerome Quashee while growing up in the Caribbean. A spiritual guide finally helps him come to terms with his homosexuality. Jerome also wrestles with the guilt of knowing so little about his African heritage and the simultaneous pressure to let go his ties to Black culture--to speak, think, and act white. Brilliantly written, Spirits in the Dark has been published outside Canada as part of Heinemann's ...
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In this powerful first novel, H. Nigel Thomas writes about the confusing maze of societal pressures that paralyze Jerome Quashee while growing up in the Caribbean. A spiritual guide finally helps him come to terms with his homosexuality. Jerome also wrestles with the guilt of knowing so little about his African heritage and the simultaneous pressure to let go his ties to Black culture--to speak, think, and act white. Brilliantly written, Spirits in the Dark has been published outside Canada as part of Heinemann's prestigious Caribbean Writers series.
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Add this copy of Spirits in the Dark (Caribbean Writers Series) to cart. $44.42, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Heinemann.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Add this copy of Spirits in the Dark to cart. $94.88, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by House of Anansi Press.
Add this copy of Spirits in the Dark to cart. $153.97, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by House of Anansi Press.
